Prevent Inflammation to Fight Aging

Tamping down inflammation is a must for people with chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. But you can be exposed to damaging inflammation without having a specific medical condition.

Inflammation prevents the body from adequately reacting to stressors and puts the aging process on an unwanted fast track, increasing the likelihood of problems like heart disease.

The negative effects of inflammation can be so significant that leading researchers from the University of Bologna in Italy coined the phrase “inflamm-aging.”

Making anti-inflammation lifestyle choices is good for everyone. Here’s how to avoid inflamm-aging:

Eat a heart-healthy diet focusing on foods like fatty fish, fruits and vegetables. Keep in mind that sugar is highly inflammatory.

Get active with moderate cardio exercise. Remember: Good health guidelines call for 30 minutes a day on at least five days per week.